Thermostat Calibration

Without proper calibration on your thermostat a false reading may be sent to your system for more heat or cold. This may lead to discomfort in your home as well as inefficient operations of your system.

If You Smell Gas

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone and follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Clean Air Filter

• It is recommended that you change/clean your air filter approximately every 30 days. This varies with each individual depending on the amount of dust and particles that is filtered through your system. After 1 full year of operation it should be fairly predictable on exactly the optimal time for your filters to be changed/cleaned.

Condensate Line

Check the condensate line for a bacterial slime that tends to grow in condensed water. The condensate line is the drain that removes water that has condensed from your coil. Pour a 50/50 bleach-and-water solution through the line. Find the fitting for the hose, pull it out, and flush the line all the way to the floor drain. If the drain is difficult to reach, you may be wiser to call your HVAC contractor to do the job.

Clean Unit Coil

• Keep the outdoor units coil clean and free of debris. The coil can be brushed off with a soft bristle brush and can be rinsed with water. If the coil is very dirty or has imbedded dirt you should consult a service company.

• Bent fins on the outdoor coil can cause loss of capacity and efficiency. Straighten fins by using a blunt non-metallic object or a special tool called a find comb.

• Keep plantings at least two feet away for adequate airflow around the entire unit.

• Avoid building decks or other structures over the unit.

• Don't place mulch on up against the unit, this can cause corrosion, drainage problems and restrict airflow.

• Always be careful when using lawn mowers and trimmers around your condensing unit. Flying debris can damage the coil and fins.

Oil / Lube Motors

Fan blower motor for inside air distribution and condensing units should be oiled with lubricating oil at least twice a year. Allot of new systems will contain motors that are built with sealed bearings that do not require lubrication. If the motor is not a sealed motor, remove the oil port caps and add 6-8 drops of 10-20 weight non-detergent electric motor oil.

Gas Operation

Inspect your burner and heat exchanger assembly to ensure safe operation. On burner assemblies periodic cleanings are required to ensure a nice safe flame is maintained. Manual Pilots - thermocouples should be replaced every 2 years to prevent pilot light problems at the least desirable times. Universal thermocouples can be purchased at most hardware stores.